Job Title: CNC Machine Operator
Department: Fabrication
Reports To: Production Supervisor
FLSA Status: Hourly - nonexempt
SUMMARY: Individuals in this position operate metal working machinery to assist in the fabrication of steel products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to operate all CNC equipment including, but not limited to, laser, press brakes, lathe, mill and plasma
- Performs set-ups & operates various types of machinery, including but not limited to, saws, shear, punch presses, cold saws, reamers, tube shearer, axle machines, cross tie press, drill press, and stake machine
- Ensure quality of product by meeting engineering specifications
- Other mechanical assembly as instructed/trained
- Ability to program machines to execute functions
- Advanced troubleshooting of equipment and part configuration to ensure quality compliance with no assistance
- Other duties as assigned
VALUE ADDED RESPONSIBILIITES include the following, however, not required:
- Mentor entry level Machine Operators on equipment and quality control of product
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. However, Machine Operators that support their supervisor in managing team members may earn a Cell Leader role.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Able to pass pre-employment math and measurement test
- Ability to read mechanical drawings preferred
- Ability to operate hand tools required
- Understanding of angles and the use of a protractor preferred
- Ability to read calibration equipment including but not limited to micrometers and calipers preferred
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Experience running a CNC press brank and/or fiber optics laser preferred
- Post high school machining, CNC, or related certification/degree preferred
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Must be able to read and write in the English language
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) required
- Able to convert decimals to fractions and fractions to decimals required
- Ability to read a tape measure within 1/16” required
COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Basic keyboarding skills including printing documents
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment is an industrial metal fabrication shop with exposure to machinery, fumes, and airborne particles. The noise level in the non-air-conditioned work environment is usually moderate. All required PPE, including steel toe shoes, must be worn and a clean work environment must be maintained.
NOTE:
This Job Description may be modified due to business necessity. LEWCO, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations regarding these duties, responsibilities, and qualifications in compliance with Federal and State disability laws. EOE
